2. Noun. A raised design or symbol that has been embossed. ¹
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Definition of Embossing
1. emboss [v] - See also: emboss
Lexicographical Neighbors of Embossing
Literary usage of Embossing
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures, and Mines by Andrew Ure (1858)
"bowl, and the felt or blanket must be used fur the black cloth, which U to be
conducted over th« rollers в and L For the purpose of embossing; the fabric, ..."
2. The Monthly Review (1844)
"Besides paper and the little embossing instrument, a cushion, and a little
framework having many small square divisions, called by Mr. II. the formula, ..."
3. The Mechanics' Magazine (1855)
"Improvements in machinery or apparatus for embossing natural and artificial
leather, and woollen, cotton, paper, silk, and other woven or felted fibrous ..."
4. International Library of Technology: A Series of Textbooks for Persons by International Textbook Company (1909)
"embossing 87. The class of work known as embossing: is that in which the letters
or the designs to be reproduced are visibly raised above the general ..."
5. Ures̓ Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures, and Mines: Containing a Clear by Andrew Ure (1860)
"But when either of these cylinders is employed for embossing alone, or for
embossing and printing at the same time, and particularly for some kinds of goods ..."
6. American Tool Making and Interchangeable Manufacturing: A Treatise Upon the by Joseph Vincent Woodworth (1904)
"A triple-action "Bliss " cutting, drawing, and embossing press and a triple-action
die were used. The chief advantage to be gained by the use of ..."
7. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and General by Thomas Spencer Baynes (1888)
"embossing is the art of producing raised portions or patterns on the surface of
... embossing supplies a convenient and expeditious medium for producing ..."
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